The president of Russia passed on words of sympathy and support to the victims’ families and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured, said a message from Moscow.

Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj has spoken to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali by phone, and expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies to Bangladesh over the loss of life in the incident.

The Indian minister also offered any assistance required in Kathmandu, according to Indian High Commission in Dhaka.

A message from the Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka said: “We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families, as well as our wishes for a full recovery to passengers who were injured.”